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Siffern Family History

Siffern Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Suffern, Sifford, Daffern, Saffer, Siefert, Sniffen, Siefer, Soffer

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Where is the Siffern family from?

You can see how Siffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siffern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Siffern families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Siffern's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Siffern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Siffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siffern census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Siffern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Siffern. For the veterans among your Siffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siffern

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